kibble

¹

[ kib-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, kib·bled, kib·bling.

1. to grind or divide into particles or pellets, as coarse-ground meal or prepared dry dog food.

noun

1. grains or pellets resulting from a kibbling process.

kibble

²

[ kib-uhl ]

noun

, British.

1. an iron bucket used in mines for hoisting ore.

kibble

¹

/ ˈkɪbəl /

noun

1. a bucket used in wells or in mining for hoisting

kibble

²

/ ˈkɪbəl /

verb

1. tr to grind into small pieces

noun

1. ground meal formed into pellets and used as pet food

Word History and Origins

Origin of kibble¹

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

Origin of kibble²

First recorded in 1665–75, kibble is from the German word Kübel pail, vat

Word History and Origins

Origin of kibble¹

C17: from German Kübel; related to Old English cyfel, ultimately from Medieval Latin cuppa cup

Origin of kibble²

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Holding up to one cup of food at a time, the bowl wobbles and rocks and it’s up to your pet to figure out how to use his paws or snout in a way that will release his kibble!

From Popular-Science

Many canine diets consist of kibble, dog treats, maybe a few scraps from their human’s dinner table, and, well, more kibble.

From Popular-Science

Not only did the little ones find the kibble around 70 percent of the time, their performance didn’t improve over the 12 trials.

From Popular-Science

To control for that impeccable sense of smell, the researchers taped a piece of kibble to the inside of each cup.

From Popular-Science

Whether they’ve knocked over their food bowl and left your kitchen floor awash with kibble, or they’ve left a trail of fluff, fur, and hair on every sofa, bed, and chair in the house, pets need a lot of cleaning up after.

From Popular-Science

UNDERWOOD: Clairhuhhh, if this goes like I think it will, those cats will have more kibble than they know what to do with.

From The Daily Beast

Almost at the same moment the kibble appeared flying upwards.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr Kibble had staggered up, with his lower jaw dropped, catching Potterson by the shoulder, and pointing to the half-door.

From Project Gutenberg

Could not I run down to Grasmere for a week, with Kibble to take care of me, and see dear grandmother?

From Project Gutenberg

Besides, Lady Maulevrier objected before to the idea of your travelling alone with Kibble.

From Project Gutenberg

Kibble, the faithful Grasmere girl, sat by the divan, fanning the sufferer with a large Japanese fan.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• grate
• pulverize
• reduce
• scrape